2019 Ford Ranger: Coming (Back) to America

By Brian Normile

January 14, 2018

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2019 Ford Ranger; Manufacturer images

CARS.COM — Ford's mid-size Ranger pickup truck is returning to American dealerships for the 2019 model year — the first time a new Ranger has been sold in North America since 2011. Ford first officially announced the return of the Ranger — along with the Ford Bronco SUV — at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and we'll get our first look at it in person at the 2018 show.

We've seen spy photos of various versions of the Ranger over the past year, but the Detroit auto show is our first chance to see it without any sort of camouflage hiding the details of the design. While it only looks slightly different from the global Ranger that's been on sale outside North America for years and is the best-selling pickup in Europe, there are some differences.

Most of the exterior tweaks are minor. The grilles, head- and taillights, and hood all differ from the global version of the truck. The most notable change is to the front and rear bumpers; the North American Ranger gets steel bumpers — a class-exclusive feature even in North America.

The Ranger will be available in SuperCrew (crew cab) and SuperCab (extended cab) variants. Each version has the same wheelbase, meaning SuperCab Rangers will have a longer bed. Three trim levels — XL, XLT and Lariat — will be offered when the Ranger goes on sale in early 2019, each available with Ford's FX4 Off-Road Package. A Ranger Raptor hasn't been confirmed for North America yet, but spy photos have us crossing our fingers.

Check out the photo gallery above, the video below, head over to PickupTrucks.com for all the details on the new Ford Ranger and stay tuned for more coverage directly from the show floor in Detroit.

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Brian Normile handles the scheduling and logistics for press vehicles in Chicago and during our multivehicle challenges. He still drives his first car, a 1997 Toyota 4Runner. Email Brian